Pay Your Respects in Entertaining Fashion This Veterans Day

Veterans Memorial Museum

Veteran's Memorial Branson

This Branson museum offers over 2,000 artifacts and exhibits that portray American soldiers and the wars they have fought. It contains five main halls that tell the tale of each of the five main wars of the 20th century. A visit here is a not only a fascinating lesson in history, but also a salute to all who have died in the name of freedom.

Veteran's Day offers not only a designated date to honor the brave men and women that have fought for our freedoms, but also an opportunity to exercise those freedoms. From America's capital to the heartlands of the Midwest, metropolitan adventure to small town charm, travelers will find a variety of ways to celebrate Veteran's Day in memorable fashion this year.

For a full week, from November 5 — 11, Branson, MO will be celebrating the valor of our armed forces with Veterans Homecoming. A wide variety of special events are set to be held throughout the week while everyday attractions such as the Veterans Memorial Museum will help to highlight the holiday. Additionally, those visiting Branson for Veterans Day will find a variety of the area shows unveiling their Christmas productions for an experience that can offer a variety of reasons to celebrate!

From the quaint charm of the Ozarks to the melting pot of The Big Apple, New York City, NY is another great destination for celebrating Veterans Day. New York City is renowned for its annual parades, and its Veterans Day Parade is certainly no exception. Aside from experiencing the nationally recognized parade, visitors will also find a wealth of options for celebrating their freedom whether taking in a hit Broadway play, visiting one of the citie's iconic museums or simply immersing oneself in the rich diversity of NYC.

Of course, you can't mention Veterans Day without mentioning our nation's capital, Washington DC. Sightseeing tours including the DC in a Day Tour and Old Town Trolley Narrated Tour provide guided, engaging looks into the many monuments of DC including the World War II Memorial, Vietnam Memorial, Korean Memorial and more, painting a complete day of paying respect to our nation's past troops in immersive fashion.

Regardless of your personal travel preference, there is a destination that can fit your unique taste while providing a heartfelt experience that will make this Veterans Day one to remember!